Aralia Species, Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Araliaspinosa

Family: Araliaceae Genus: Aralia (uh-RAY-lee-uh)
Species: spinosa (spy-NO-suh)

Synonym:Aralia spinosa var. glabra

Synonym:Aralia spinosa var. inermis

Synonym:Aralia spinosa var. subinermis

Synonym:Aralia spinosa f. subinermis

Category

Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting

Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds